Careers

Please Note:

This role requires presence on-site at the Overland Park, KS office twice a week (Following 3 months of on-site training). Flexible remote work options are available for the remaining days.

Note: A minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience, including some IP experience, is required. If you do not meet this criterion, please refrain from arranging a call, as it will be cancelled.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) in the Kansas City metro area. With a history of over 90 years safeguarding the innovations of inventors, entrepreneurs, and creatives, they exclusively focus on IP law, providing a comprehensive range of services in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and litigation. Renowned for their specialized knowledge and cost-effective legal strategies, they cater to clients spanning nearly every major industry and technology sector.

Job Description

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing U.S. and international patent and trademark documents
• Handle correspondence with the USPTO and foreign associates
• Organize legal files, oversee deadlines, and monitor docketing systems
• Undertake other administrative and paralegal tasks as required
• No billing obligations associated with this position
• Work a 7.5-hour schedule, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in law office administration
• Background in Intellectual Property
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational abilities to handle competing priorities
• Typing speed of at least 60 wpm

Preferred:

• Familiarity with CPi docketing software
• Experience with document management systems like NetDocs
• Prior role as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm setting

Why This Is a Fantastic Opportunity

• Join a specialized law firm with a strong reputation in IP law
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid work model with 2 days in the office
• Potential for career growth and development
• Excellent work-life balance—no billing hours required